France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Commander With Case, C. 1970 Hold maker marked "KARNET & KYSELÝ

maker marked "KARNET & KYSELÝ PRAHA" on the white satin inside lid

engraver marked "Josve Dupon" on both sides

Of average man's finger size

Mercer died on March 12

France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Commander With Case, C. 1970 Hold maker marked "KARNET & KYSELÝ(Legion DHonneur). Instituted in 1802. A silver gilt commanders badge, featuring a five armed white Maltese Cross with ball finials, a wreath of half oak leaves and half laurel leaves is between the arms of the cross, the central medallion features a silver gilt right facing portrait of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE (French Republic), the reverse medallion presents crossed